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This is a special Ask TheHorse Live bonus episode, revisiting our conversation with Dr. Frank Andrews on the topic of equine hindgut health.
Horses commonly experience digestive problems, which can present in a variety of ways from abnormal behavior to weight loss. Frank Andrews, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of Louisiana State University, in Baton Rouge, explains common clinical signs that horses with hindgut problems might present with.
This podcast is an excerpt of our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, “Understanding Equine Hindgut Health.” Listen to the full recording here: https://thehorse.com/1128070/understanding-equine-hindgut-health/.
About the Expert:
Frank M. Andrews, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, is a graduate of Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Pullman, Washington, where he received a DVM and MS. After a year in private veterinary practice, he completed an Equine Medicine and Surgery Residency at The Ohio State University. After 20 years on the faculty at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, he is currently LVMA Equine Committee Professor and Head of The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, as well as the Director of the Equine Health and Sports Performance Program at LSU Vet Med. Dr. Andrews is Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Large Animal Internal Medicine. Dr. Andrews’ has clinical and research interests in gastric ulcers, gastrointestinal disease, and endocrine diseases and is involved in clinical equine practice and has been doing scientific investigation for over 35 years.

Alex and Jillian discuss barefoot versus shod horses, sharing personal experiences and practical advice for horse owners considering their options.
Connect with Jillian and Alex via email: mynewhorse@equinenetwork.com
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We revisit some of Karen's amazing tips including the importance of knowing your horses vital signs, headlamps, packing for the vet check and hydration and electrolytes.
HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4036 – Show Notes and Links:
HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
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Time Stamps:
01:30 - The importance of knowing your horses vital signs.
07:00 - Packing for the vet check.
11:15 - Headlamps
18:42 - Hydration and Electrolytes

Straightness in your child’s body position leads to clearer cueing and a better ride.
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Major changes in a racehorse’s life can vastly alter the microbiome and affect the animal's general health.
Read the article here: https://equimanagement.com/research-medical/disease/the-hindguts-role-in-racehorse-health/
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